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A nonprofit trade association of publishers and packagers of trade books and related materials for children and young adults. Website has helpful information including a list of Common Question and Answers for Aspiring Authors and Illustrators.
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Illustrator site featuring information about technique and style; tips and tricks; marketing and portfolio and more.
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Harold Underdown's: The Purple Crayon
A great site by children's book editor for writers and anyone else interested in children's books and the publishing industry. Has many resources and articles including basic information for writers and illustrators and a Talking With the Practitioners page featuring Interviews with writers, editors, and others in the industry.
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Find information about the book, Healing Stories, along with unique resources to support you in using picture books to help children through the challenges they face, from the everyday to major trauma.
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The new BookBag is a unique book bag designed to look speciically like a book. The cover of a specific children's book is reproduced on the front.
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The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Offers comprehensive services to writers, illustrators and those interested in children's literature. Member benefits including two annual International Conferences; numerous regional conferences and events around the world; bi-monthly newsletter, awards, and grants for works in progress, and many informational publications on the art and business of writing and selling.
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For aspiring writers and professionals in children's books. Offers many free articles, advice and insider tips including information about submitting your work to publshers; the business and craft of writing and latest industry news. Sign up for free e-zine with tips and news is offered.
